The great American roadshow rolled through Fort Worth at Billy Bob’s Texas, a special night for country music’s breakout star Shaboozey, who is on his first headlining tour.
We wondered what type of crowd Shaboozey would draw at his show, and the answer is a Thursdays at Billy Bob’s crowd. It was packed from the pit to the showroom wings, keeping on brand for the world’s largest honky-tonk. The ice troughs were full of beer. The show gathered a mix of fans of all ages to two-step and sing along to his biggest hits.
Shaboozey’s opener was Kevin Powers. Some background: He’s the first signee to Shaboozey’s American Dogwood label and is a Nashville-based singer/songwriter who co-wrote “Amen.” As Shaboozey’s career takes off, it demonstrates his genuine care for his artists, nurturing the next generation of voices and providing them with a platform to grow. Powers’ set was welcomed by the crowd, performing a blend of styles like a country meets pop hybrid powerhouse. His last song, “Move On,” a collaboration with Shaboozey, closed out his set, and it wasn’t the last time we’ll be seeing him…